http://theitalian.com The Italian, news and blogs about everything Italian. Reviews of Italian cuisine, movies italy vacations and more. daily 1 http://theitalian.com/511210-Bormioli-Rocco-Celebrates-Wine-And-The-World-Of-Wine-At-Vinitaly-2009.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:37:45 -0500 Three cheers for sparkling wine in a sparkling glass... Three cheers for genuine wine, which gladdens every thought. Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci certainly didn't have Vinitaly in mind when they penned the libretto Cavalleria Rusticana. And yet the verses of this famous aria seem written precisely to describe the passion and enthusiasm that animates the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition, which takes place from nd to th April in Verona. For over years the renowned meeting... http://theitalian.com/511210-Bormioli-Rocco-Celebrates-Wine-And-The-World-Of-Wine-At-Vinitaly-2009.html http://theitalian.com/266639-Aruba-For-a-Worthwhile-Vacation.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:43:40 -0500 Attractive resorts, peaceful surroundings, and enjoyment collectively describe this little paradise called Aruba. Aruba has a subtropical climate suitable for many fun activities. Aruba is a little, popular island resort of the Netherlands Antilles situated just north of Venezuela. It has been a favorite getaway place for many people from different walks of life because of its beautiful tourist attractions. Unique and attractive scenic cites are abundant, such as the Indian caves, parks, and a n... http://theitalian.com/266639-Aruba-For-a-Worthwhile-Vacation.html http://theitalian.com/888673-Stilettos-The-Shoes-For-Super-Sensual-Look.html Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:58:00 -0500 Streamlined, elegant and seductive, stiletto heels have become synonymous with ultimate sexy footwear. Today, women of all ages are going for high heeled stilettos to achieve the optical illusion of longer, slimmer legs, a smaller foot and a greater overall height. The charm of stiletto heels have become so overpowering that designers have added this spindly heel to all types of ladies shoes. Whats more, shoe designers are further experimenting with stilettos by adding still higher and thinner h... http://theitalian.com/888673-Stilettos-The-Shoes-For-Super-Sensual-Look.html http://theitalian.com/679725-New-York-Without-Luggage-Reservations-or-Fresh-Socks.html Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:30:38 -0600 pNew York is an impossible place - an overbuilt island with anasty climate, horrendous traffic and . . .magic. What's not tolove? Our day trip to Manhattan was typical John and Laura -last minute. It was post Christmas and very cold after asnowstorm. The sky was bright blue and the wind was piercing aswe stood at the bus stop in John's New Jersey hometown - Kearny.I, weak and pathetic after years of mild L.A. weather, huddledin a nearby store while John, the native, stood in the coldwithout glov... http://theitalian.com/679725-New-York-Without-Luggage-Reservations-or-Fresh-Socks.html http://theitalian.com/430735-A-Quick-Tour-Of-Paris-North-Central-Paris.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:42:03 -0600 North-central Paris consists of four bustling arrondissements, the ninth to the twelfth. We start in the ninth and work our way east. The Olympia is Paris's oldest music hall and one of the best known on earth. Famous Olympia performers include Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Jeff Buckley. The nearby mid-Nineteenth Century Folies Bergere has hosted the singer-dancer Josephine Baker and Maurice Chevalier. The Neo-Baroque Paris Opera seats opera fans; its stage accommodates artists. Visit this spl... http://theitalian.com/430735-A-Quick-Tour-Of-Paris-North-Central-Paris.html http://theitalian.com/296344-Leonardo-DiCaprio-One-of-the-Most-Famous-Male-Celebrity.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:30 -0600 Leonardo DiCaprio, born Leonardo Wilhelm Dicaprio, was born on November , in Los Angeles, California to parents Irmelin Inderberken, a former legal secretary, and to George DiCaprio, an underground comic artist as well as comic book distributor. Leo is best known for his choice of great roles which he has won several awards for. His most notable roles include his breakthrough performance in This Boys Life, Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, Titanic, Romeo Juliet, Blood Diamond, The Aviator, Gangs of ... http://theitalian.com/296344-Leonardo-DiCaprio-One-of-the-Most-Famous-Male-Celebrity.html http://theitalian.com/974860-Rocket-Spanish-Advantages-And-Benefits-Of-Learning-Spanish.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:41:48 -0600 The primary purpose of learning a new language is to communicate with different persons easily. It is not known by many people that learning a new language will open many doors for the persons to meet new people. They can share their experiences. They have better understanding of each other. They can share their exciting adventures trips. Having lifelong international friends not only opens future travel opportunities but makes you a cultural ambassador both at home and abroad. Rocket Spanish is... http://theitalian.com/974860-Rocket-Spanish-Advantages-And-Benefits-Of-Learning-Spanish.html http://theitalian.com/876315-Five-Tips-From-An-Italian-On-A-Mediterranean-Diet.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:36:19 -0600 Growing up Italian, I marveled at the women and men, in myfamily, who cooked. Not only were they wonderful chefs but had anatural talent for balancing food groups. There was an emphasison fresh produce and meat, that I am partial to today. One of mygrandmothers used to take me to the chicken store to pick out achicken. Yes, the chicken was still clucking and running around.Today, although I no longer visit the chicken store to get thefreshest poultry available, there are still some valuablelesso... http://theitalian.com/876315-Five-Tips-From-An-Italian-On-A-Mediterranean-Diet.html http://theitalian.com/368378-Growing-Your-Own-Salad.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:37:36 -0600 It's not exactly fast food. It could take most of the summer toget your salad which seems to be roughly the speed of mostpizza places but it is well worth the wait. With only the mostrudimentary of tools, a little space in the back yards, and someelbow grease, anybody can have a truly fresh salad. Gardening is a rewarding hobby. Flower growers can see thebeauty of their labors all summer long. The vegetable growersalso get a great reward. They can hear the fresh crunch ofhome-grown lettuce and t... http://theitalian.com/368378-Growing-Your-Own-Salad.html http://theitalian.com/898777-99-Classic-Yo-Momma-Jokes.html Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:40:10 -0600 Thats a prime example of a Yo Momma joke, a genre so popular it became the basis for a series of no-holds-barred competitions on MTV. Produced and hosted by actor Wilmer Valderrama, matches were held on successive seasons in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.From Monday to Thursday, the show pitted the toughest trash talkers against one another. Each team of contestants battled it out in front of a rowdy live audience of their peers. The four winners then came back on Friday for a Best of the We... http://theitalian.com/898777-99-Classic-Yo-Momma-Jokes.html http://theitalian.com/405067-Italian-Village-Vacation-A-Completely-Different-Experience.html Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:36:35 -0600 Traveling through Italy allows a wealth of options. Its northern regions feature the permanently snow capped Italian Alps and its southern regions are at a similar latitude to northern Africa. The beaches range from hidden little coves unknown to all but a few local residents on the shores of Sardinia or Sicily to those that are so crowded in August you can not rent a chair after am. The cities range from the highly cosmopolitan, multi million inhabitants metropoli of Rome and Milan to medium s... http://theitalian.com/405067-Italian-Village-Vacation-A-Completely-Different-Experience.html http://theitalian.com/767021-Cheap-And-Easy-Party-Food-Throw-A-Great-Party-Without-Spending.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:40:39 -0600 If you are planning a party, you already know that food can beone of your biggest expenses. However, you can take severalsteps to cut your party food costs. It is not necessary topurchase expensive appetizers and beverages to throw a greatparty. A little imagination and effort can make your party amemorable occasion. Here are some ideas and suggestions to help you save money onfood when throwing your next party: Have a potluck A potluck is certainly cheaper than hiring a caterer and youwill save... http://theitalian.com/767021-Cheap-And-Easy-Party-Food-Throw-A-Great-Party-Without-Spending.html http://theitalian.com/290245-I-Love-Italian-Travel-Sicilian-Wine-Tours.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:33:36 -0600 Wine tours of Italy. This series examines each of Italy's twenty wine-producing regions and presents specific suggestions for wine touring. We name travel agencies that sell wine tours of that region. Even better, we name wineries that offer tours and sometimes agrotourism, the Italian version of a rural bed and breakfast. Reading these articles may save you piles of money, money that you can invest in Italian vacations, Italian wine vacations.So you have decided to go to Sicily. You might know ... http://theitalian.com/290245-I-Love-Italian-Travel-Sicilian-Wine-Tours.html http://theitalian.com/257554-How-to-shop-smart-for-a-healthy-lifestyle.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:25:34 -0600 A big part of enjoying healthier eating is buying healthierfoods, and that means making smart choices where it matters most- at the supermarket. Choosing the freshest, healthiest foods isan important first step toward making healthy and deliciousmeals your whole family will love.In general, most supermarkets are laid out with the healthiest,most nutritious foods around the perimeter of the store. That iswhere most stores locate their produce section, their dairysection, their meat counter, and t... http://theitalian.com/257554-How-to-shop-smart-for-a-healthy-lifestyle.html http://theitalian.com/946059-The-Coffee-As-Being-The-World-Popular-Beverage.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:30:10 -0600 Coffee is the worlds most popular and consumed beverage. It is usually served hot prepared from the roasted seed of coffee beans. Its popularity has given birth to many kinds of instant coffee. The word coffee entered the English way back in from the Italian word caffa via the Turkish word kahveh through the Arabic word qahwa. The ultimate origin of the word is uncertain there being several legendary account of the origin of the drink. Coffee is such a drink which is liked by all people irrespe... http://theitalian.com/946059-The-Coffee-As-Being-The-World-Popular-Beverage.html http://theitalian.com/963761-Italian-Travel-Agents-Tour-Operators-Holiday-Planners-in-Kenya.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:35:56 -0600 Italian Travel Agents, Tour Operators and Holiday Planners offering vacation packages to Kenya pledged to market Kenya abroad as they feel that the country is a safe tourist holiday destination despite reports that terrorism suspect Fazul Abdallah was hiding in Malindi Kenya. In a meeting, major Safari operators from Italy and Malindi played down the terrorism threats and promised to back the Government in marketing Kenya in Europe. Internationally renowned tour operator Franco Rosso, who owns a... http://theitalian.com/963761-Italian-Travel-Agents-Tour-Operators-Holiday-Planners-in-Kenya.html http://theitalian.com/290654-Some-ideas-for-an-unforgettable-New-Years-Eve.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:21:48 -0600 For everybody vacation are the best moment, we can relax, enjoy our free time, visit new places, wonderful and exotic places. But not for everybody vacations are the paradise they were looking for, in many cases setbacks are in the offing. This summer has already claimed many victims, first of all passengers of airlines Myair and SkyEurope, remained on the ground or even stuck in an airport in some foreign country. And we certainly cannot forget the baggage chaos at the airports of Rome and Mi... http://theitalian.com/290654-Some-ideas-for-an-unforgettable-New-Years-Eve.html http://theitalian.com/399201-Regional-Cuisine-Of-The-United-States.html Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:07:11 -0600 Louisiana Cajun cuisine originated with a group of Frenchresidents of Nova Scotia, who were expelled by the British in. They eventually, after years of a nomadic existence,settled in the Southern Louisiana swamplands. There they adaptedtheir native cooking methods to use ingredients that wereavailable in their new land. This cuisine is the food ofhardworking country people, used to difficult conditions. It ispractical, strong country food, taking advantage of easilyavailable local ingredients, o... http://theitalian.com/399201-Regional-Cuisine-Of-The-United-States.html http://theitalian.com/835196-Luxury-Travel-Deals.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:08:33 -0600 When you travel, you should travel in style. Hotels and resorts across the world are ranked on a star system. Criteria varies slightly from country to country, however, a one star hotel provides only the basic necessities whereas a five star hotel or resort lets you revel in a multitude of luxuries. If you are already planning a vacation, why not plan for the best? While five star comforts may translate to five start prices, there are many luxury travel deals available for you and your family on... http://theitalian.com/835196-Luxury-Travel-Deals.html http://theitalian.com/468698-Vintage-Travel-Posters-A-Must-Have-For-The-Travel-Enthusiasts.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:02:37 -0600 The vintage travel posters are a great way to remember the time which has gone by and also to capture the moment and to preserve it forever. A vintage travel poster is like a medium through which you get to have a look at those places which you cannot visit in reality. The travel vintage posters also remind us of the places that we or any of our loved ones might have visited in the past. Apart form these aspects the vintage travel posters give us an insight of the lifestyle, art form, fashion an... http://theitalian.com/468698-Vintage-Travel-Posters-A-Must-Have-For-The-Travel-Enthusiasts.html http://theitalian.com/328069-Marvels-in-the-Etruscan-Coast.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:18:18 -0600 The playground of the Etruscan Coast is one of the many undiscovered villages with an advantage over others of its type in terms of human development and natural reserves. It is the resting place of many a tourist and a destination where peace reigns. The Coast is a comfort zone where the sea does not strive to make its presence felt.The Coast of the Etruscans remains a holiday hotspot for all tourists and holiday makers; history and art lovers because of the harmonious admixture that makes up t... http://theitalian.com/328069-Marvels-in-the-Etruscan-Coast.html http://theitalian.com/691050-Scottish-Cuisine.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:16:06 -0600 Haggis is a traditional Scottish highland dish that resembles,in some senses, a rather rough sausage. It is the national dishof Scotland, and Robert Burns, the great Scots poet, who wrotethe famous Address to a Haggis called the haggis thechieftain o' the puddin-race. It is a staple of Scottishcuisine, and is served in the traditional manner, as well as inthe haggis supper deep fried haggis with a side of Frenchfries or even as a haggis burger. It is sold prepared insupermarkets year round. But ... http://theitalian.com/691050-Scottish-Cuisine.html http://theitalian.com/553037-Russian-Cuisine.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:10:01 -0600 Let them eat cake.So said Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, upon being told thatthe peasants were rioting in the streets because they had nobread. It has been cited for over two centuries as an indictmentof the arrogance of the aristocracy - but in reality, the youngqueen may simply not have understood why, lacking bread, aperson would not turn to cake. Such was the separation betweenthe tables of the privileged and those of the poor.Nowhere was that separation so evident, though, than it was i... http://theitalian.com/553037-Russian-Cuisine.html http://theitalian.com/970059-The-Juicy-Bits-on-Battlestar-Galactica-Cast.html Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:00:44 -0600 Battlestar Galactica Casts List Edward James Olmos: Commander William AdamaEdward wanted to be a professional baseball player. But he ended up trying to be a rock star. Imagine that, commander William Adama, rocking it with his garage bands at the tender age of . My research tells me that he was really into it too. He had lots of experience, even though his band never made it big time. They played in the Sunset Strip All this was before he considered becoming an actor. As an actor, he was in the... http://theitalian.com/970059-The-Juicy-Bits-on-Battlestar-Galactica-Cast.html http://theitalian.com/823744-Hotels-in-Rome-Provide-you-luxurious-stay-and-easy-access-to-several-attractions.html Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:26:33 -0600 Rome one of the best destination to having a pleasant holiday experience. Not only for those who are fascinated by Romans and their history and have love to visit ancient architecture, but for those also who seeks an exciting city for their unforgettable holiday as well. Rome is a the city which is quite costly cause it is one of the oldest and the most important city of the world which is situated in the central part of the Italy. Taking a vacation or holiday to Rome offers plenty of things to ... http://theitalian.com/823744-Hotels-in-Rome-Provide-you-luxurious-stay-and-easy-access-to-several-attractions.html